Paper Doll, Yesterday I was fascinated by somebody else!

diamondsnake · #1 09-10-2006, 01:40 AM

I love this song! It is so catchy and fun and no one ever talks about it. It's like this song doesn't exist. So, I am bringing up the subject. What do you all think about this song? Love it? Hate it? I think it is a great little song.

RockALittle250 · #2 09-10-2006, 01:51 AM

I love it!!! It's such an upbeat song and Stevie has such strong vocals and great range. Paper Doll has always been on the top of my list!

JazmenFlowers · #3 09-10-2006, 02:04 AM

I love it too.

it's one of those that is overlooked. it's also one that has intense lyrics hidden behind an uptempo beat...similar to Angel.

joshywashy377 · #4 09-10-2006, 02:25 AM

Very good song, catchy and with good lyrics as well. Come to think of it i dont think ive ever seen it mentioned anywhere!

amber · #5 09-10-2006, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by diamondsnake

I love this song! It is so catchy and fun and no one ever talks about it. It's like this song doesn't exist. So, I am bringing up the subject. What do you all think about this song? Love it? Hate it? I think it is a great little song.

I feel your pain, I like it a lot as well. The lyrics are great. The whole "yesterday you were fascinated by - somebody else" thing really speaks to me.

I also love, musically speaking the

"He saaaays -
well I have forgotten you -
And your beautiful eyes -
We were off the wall!
We were mirrors!
Of our former selves - well..."

Nice vocal there.
It is a pretty laid back vocal for Stevie, but I think it is good. I like the beat, you can dance to it. While it isn't one of her super blowouts, I think it is a good little rocking song. I enjoy the lyrics for themselves, and that is a bit unusual.

Phoenix · #6 09-10-2006, 02:51 AM

Love it!

It sanwiched between say, her version of say "at last" and then maybe gold dust woman really show how she can do different styles.

foxyluva · #7 09-10-2006, 03:13 AM

I love it as well!

My favourite part it the "I Was Your Paper Doll - Paper Doll..." part - I can relate to that in so many ways...

Its is actually a very unusual song for Stevie, maybe that is why Mick left it off "The Greatest Hits" and used "No Questions Asked" instead...

It was nice to see them both on the "Very Best of" though

amber · #8 09-10-2006, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

Love it!

It sanwiched between say, her version of say "at last" and then maybe gold dust woman really show how she can do different styles.

Her version of At Last kicks so much bun. So very much. Bun.

wheart · #9 09-10-2006, 07:40 AM

I love this song!! I really like the production. Does anyone know when it was recorded? I didn't think Stevie was involved at all in "The Chain" Box Set, where it appears so maybe it was recorded prior to that?

AliceLover · #10 09-10-2006, 10:26 AM

Paper Doll is sucha great song. This is a song that ive known for a while now and I love it. It sort of has a jamacian/hawaian beat to it, don't ya think? Whenever I hear this song, the beat reminds me of palm trees, the ocean, and sunny beaches.

bikerchic · #11 09-10-2006, 10:53 AM

LOVE IT!

Standback383 · #12 09-10-2006, 11:28 AM

LOVE IT! It's a great song to excersize to as well!!

diamondsnake · #13 09-10-2006, 01:55 PM

Wow, considering everyone has said they love this song, I am amazed that it never gets mentioned on this board. I don't think I have ever seen anybody talk about this song before. Maybe because it isn't really on a real record?

I just think it is fun!!!! And so many of Stevie's songs aren't fun, they are serious, so this is a nice change from the norm.

trackaghost · #14 09-10-2006, 02:13 PM

It has been discussed before many times, in these threads to name but a few:

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=27502&

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=21563&

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=21051&

Johnny Stew · #15 09-10-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wheart

I love this song!! I really like the production. Does anyone know when it was recorded? I didn't think Stevie was involved at all in "The Chain" Box Set, where it appears so maybe it was recorded prior to that?

According to Rick Vito's Q&A here on The Penguin, basic tracks for "Paper Doll" were recorded in 1988, featuring what would become known as the 'Behind The Mask' lineup, for inclusion on 'Greatest Hits.' Mick, however, preferred Stevie's other submission, "No Questions Asked," and "Paper Doll" was shelved.
Then, in 1992, as 'The Chain' boxed-set was being compiled, the track was dusted off and Lindsey overdubbed some backing vocals (and possibly some guitar).

There's somewhat conflicting info on whether or not any of the other band members also participated in the 1992 overdubbing, as Rick says he had no involvement with the song post 1988, but Billy Burnette, in his own Q&A, said that he, Rick, John, Mick, Christine, Lindsey and Stevie all participated in the overdubs that completed the song.